HR110: HR110 Doula Day at the state capitol; January 23, 2025; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It states that doulas, non-clinical support people who assist during labor, birth, and postpartum recovery, help improve health outcomes for Georgia families through education, emotional support, and preventative care. The resolution names dozens of individual doulas and doula agencies operating in Georgia and credits them with reducing cesarean sections, shortening labor times, and improving birthing experiences. It formally designates January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol and directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.

• Formally designates January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol through a House resolution.
• States findings that doula support can reduce cesarean sections, shorten labor, and improve birthing outcomes.
• Names specific Georgia doulas and doula agencies for recognition without creating any legal requirement for them.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution names and honors specific Georgia doulas, doula agencies, and organizations such as birth centers and maternal health nonprofits. It also touches the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies, but it creates no obligations for the general public.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its main real-world effect is public recognition of doulas' role in maternal health, which may raise awareness but does not alter regulation, licensing, or reimbursement for doula services.

• The whereas clauses describe doulas as non-clinical support providers who improve perinatal health outcomes for laboring, birthing, and postpartum individuals.
• The resolution lists dozens of named doulas and doula agencies operating across Georgia as being recognized for their work.
• The resolved clause designates January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)

• maternal health
• doulas
• childbirth support
• state capitol recognition